The Brontë Birthplace – Progress Update
External restoration work, including the windows, roof, and exterior painting, has been successfully completed—something you may have already noticed! Now, we’re three weeks into the sensitive restoration of the house’s interior. Each step has been carefully planned to ensure the heritage of this extraordinary home is preserved for generations to come. Restoration work began in […]
The Three Ann(e)s: Celebrating the Brontë Sister in Style!
Sure, you know the Brontës. Charlotte, author of Jane Eyre, and Emily, mastermind behind Wuthering Heights—the bold, tragic heroines and windswept moors! But what about…Anne? Yes, Anne Brontë: the quiet, often-overlooked youngest sister who, trust us, was just as daring and brilliant as her famous siblings. If you haven’t yet met the incredible Anne Brontë, […]
Fundraising Furnishing Appeal – Target £50,000
We are incredibly close to opening the doors of the Brontë Birthplace to the public next year, but to do so in a way that fully honours the legacy of the Brontë sisters, we need your help with our fundraising efforts. To bring this vision to life, we are launching an appeal to raise £50,000 […]
First Annual Members’ Meeting
Marks Key Milestone for Brontë Birthplace Restoration The Brontë Birthplace Limited held its first Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) on Saturday, 28th September 2024, marking a significant step forward in the restoration and reopening of the historic Brontë family home. Attended by shareholders both in-person and via Zoom, the meeting showcased key progress and exciting future […]
Invitation to Tender for Alterations and Refurbishment
Invitation to Tender for alterations and refurbishment of the Brontë Birthplace 72-74 Market Street, Thornton, Bradford Please find below an Invitation to Tender for alternations & refurbishment of the Brontë Birthplace project. This is an important Grade II* heritage building. Full details of the tender and a plans are provided, together with the contact details […]
Fuel Storage Solutions Honoured for King’s Award for Enterprise
Fuel Storage Solutions was the first business patron to support Brontë Birthplace Limited and we were honoured to be invited to their official ceremony for the King’s Award for Enterprise. The company was recognised for inventing, designing, patenting and bringing to market APIApipe™, a unique ‘pipe in a pipe’, fully bunded pipework system. This system ensures […]
Celebrating Creativity: A Look on Thornton’s First Art Trail
It was wonderful seeing all the creative, artistic, and Brontë enthusiasts visit the Brontë Birthplace for Thornton’s First Art Trail, held on Saturday, 29th June, from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm. Organised by local resident artists and galleries and sponsored by local businesses, the trail featured 38 artists across nine venues. Visitors admired amazing art […]
And so the work begins…
The Brontë Birthplace Open Day
Hundreds of people came to our open day to celebrate the birthplace being in public ownership for the first time before extensive refurbishment begins… it was also Charlotte Brontë’s birthday. We are sure she would have approved of the queues down the street.
Brontë Birthplace: Making Waves in the News with Successful Acquisition
We’re thrilled to share the latest exciting news regarding the Brontë Birthplace – a monumental achievement in our ongoing journey to preserve literary history. After tireless efforts and unwavering dedication from our team and supporters, we are delighted to announce that we have successfully secured the birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters in Thornton, Bradford. […]